Questions regarding Klasse SG

[dmatre]

Okay, do you mean I should let those "streaks" stayed on the paint and let them dry (at least 24 hours) so that they easy to wipe off? Is the the common practice of the KSG?



Also, when you say moistened the application, do you use water or quick detailer?



Thanks.

Not exactly.



If you have the time (overnight), then I would apply the SG to the entire car, and go to sleep. Come back the next morning, and wipe off the SG using an MF or 100% cotton cloth (I've actually had better results using cotton to remove the SG - but that's my personal experience). Of course, this is assuming that you have a garage, where the car can remain undirtied overnight.



The other option is to use WOWO. I typically apply the SG using a moistened applicator. I use an applicator made of sponge material covered with a MF fabric covering. I completely soak the applicator, and then squeeze as much water out of it as possible. I then apply a couple of drops of SG and start applying to panels.



As soon as I've wiped the SG across a section of a panel, then I wipe it back off again. I do very small sections, so this may explain why it is easier to wipe off. I typically do the roof in 4 sections, hood in 4 sections, trunk in 2 section, and then each quarter panel and door in 1 section.



If the SG has dried enough to be 'sticky' and difficult to remove, then I rewipe with the moist applicator (with the right hand), and immediately wipe off (with the left hand). This process has resulted in a great, streak-free appearance on my black car.



As for the speculation of new vs. old formulations, I have been using an 'old' bottle, but I have a 'new' bottle on the shelf. I'll try to check out any differences over the weekend (after I wash the car).

 

[tricycle]

What I can see from the replies from most of you guys are either using a moist applicator to apply the SG or using a moist MF to remove the SG! (Can we make a summary / conclusion now?)



I would like to try this weekend using both of these methods and test the result! :buffing:

 

[papi_jay]

Are you guys thoroughly shaking the bottle before applying ? Streaking usually is some component of whatever youre using drying off faster on it's own right ?

Like when you mix alchohol and water it looks oily until you shake it and that's only two components .

 

[racingbeat]

I applied 30 coats of SG last year during the month of October (i think). S100 was used afterwards on a monthly basis.

For me the trick to using it quickly and streak free was:

1. apply Sonus Acrylic Spritz to the pad (lil bit)

2. drop one time size portion directly on each panel and QUICLY spread and evenly.

3. Aply Sonus Acrylic Spritz to a waffle weave towel and remove left to right.

4. after doing all panels Spray AS once to the whole car buffing with a dedicated (SG ONLY) buffing towel.



here's the result

p.s. The moist (not damp, err you know what i Mean) MF applicator recommendation for me came from an interview I read with one of the Klasse execs.

He also pointed out that AIO should be applied with a foam sponge (not terry or MF) and

that 12 hours curing time was needed for SG.



Which has me thinking that diluting SG with Sonus Acrylic Spritz in a small sray bottle might be the way to go. I wonder what would be a good ratio? Let find that eye dropper...